Eating behaviour self-assessment
Five SCOFF questions and four author-written questions for reflection on eating behaviour.
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Calculation
Do you make yourself sick (vomit) because you feel uncomfortably full?
SCOFF
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How it is calculated
SCOFF is scored using five actual yes/no answers. The other answers are shown directly.
Formula
Two or more yes answers on SCOFF produce a positive screen. The author-written questions do not calculate DEBQ, IES-2 or mYFAS scores or identify a psychological type.
Limits of the method
This informational result does not establish a diagnosis or prescribe treatment. Translated versions are informational adaptations; separate psychometric validation of each translation has not been confirmed.
Sources of the method
- Fairburn C.G. Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Eating Disorders. Guilford Press, 2008
- American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5-TR), 2022
- NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). Eating disorders: recognition and treatment (NG69), 2020
This calculation is for reference only and is not medical advice, a diagnosis or a prescription. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, take medication or have any doubts, discuss the result with a physician or a qualified nutrition professional.
How to complete the questionnaire
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Frequently asked questions
What period should I consider?
SCOFF is scored using five actual yes/no answers. The other answers are shown directly.
How is the result calculated?
Two or more yes answers on SCOFF produce a positive screen. The author-written questions do not calculate DEBQ, IES-2 or mYFAS scores or identify a psychological type.
Has this translation been validated?
This informational result does not establish a diagnosis or prescribe treatment. Translated versions are informational adaptations; separate psychometric validation of each translation has not been confirmed.
Can the result establish a diagnosis?
No. Your answers may prompt a discussion with a professional but do not replace clinical assessment.
What will the PDF contain?
Selected answers, question wording and calculated measures.
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